Why is it that our deepest emotions are expressed best in English in poetry rather than prose ? ?

hmm... I think the best way to answer this question would be in a poem!!!

The Language of The Heart

bound by no grammar,

knows no rules.

its the language of heart..

i call poetry.

dejection,rejection,or love for d nation

its got one for all..panacea evolve...

cures pain,brings rain,

bound by no dimension.

u write what u feel...

its how u self heal..

its best cause it comes from the heart...

poetry, not prose sweet heart...

That is a very nice question.

The answer to your question is in a quotation of Dr. Singh on 'Human Nature and Development', as below,

"Poetry is a gift with refined, rhythmical, higher, musical and spiritual form of intellect and intellectual pursuit that touches the delicate aspects of human body, brain, mind, soul and Nature. To be a poet and or appreciate poetry one requires blessings and gift of God for a very; refined mind with taste and appreciation for beauty, Nature and human mind from the unimaginable point of views beyond the comprehension of an ordinary mind.

To appreciate and enjoy poetry similar qualities to a lesser extent are needed otherwise you know the story of a bull in a china or crystal glass shop. Only a good jeweller knows the values of good diamonds and rubies."

Hope that answers your question and helps.

Emotions arise from heart.Poetry with its poetic language best appeals our heart, whereas prosaic style satisfy the logical intelligence in an individual.Therefore the deepest emotions are best expressed in poetry than prose.

Poetry is actually one of the most beautiful things that people can make. in poetry thers sumthin called poetic lecense so v cn ignore mst grammar rules but in prose ur tellin a story n u hav 2 obey by the laws of grammar then

Yes.because the poetry toiuches the heart.Prose everyday we speak to each other as it becomes conversation of our life.If i put our emotions into poetry then its not only my emotions,it enters the sensitive mind of the people and even ours.We can hide what we actually like to convey as well as we can convey what we want to say.Its like wide way after that closed doors.We dont know what is there behind the doors as we are not able to pass the wide way.

I can't say that I agree with you, but a poet's heart generally dictates where the muse leads ... and that frequently is Love. John Lennon had it right: All you need is love, love is all you really need.

Prose writers include sports, gossip columns, etiquette, war -- little that leads to love, which is the most complex and deepest emotions we share, IMO.

not everyone agrees with you..such things cant be generalised

Not true.... but:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOf3s70w-c